Pre-Engineering Certificate of Completion
Pre-Engineering, Certificate of Completion
48 credits
Engineers use knowledge of science and mathematics to design and manufacture useful products and services. Electrical engineers design systems for generating and storing electrical energy, communications systems such as cell phone networks, and electronic devices. Computer engineers design software and hardware components of computing systems and computer controlled equipment. Mechanical engineers design mechanical and thermal devices such as turbines in power plants, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, and medical devices. Civil engineers design buildings, water supply and waste water treatment facilities, and roads and bridges. The entry-level education required for employment as an engineer is a bachelor’s degree. Students can begin their engineering education at SKC while benefitting from small class sizes and complete the remaining years of the bachelor’s degree at another college or university such as at Montana State University or Montana Tech.
Career Opportunities
Engineers have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of industries and work environments throughout the United States. Employers of engineers include tribally-owned engineering and technology businesses, other private sector businesses, and government agencies. The salary for engineers in the U.S. is high compared to most professions.In 2021, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry cited the average salary for an engineer with a minimum of a Bachelor Degree as $80,330. For more information about salaries for professional engineers, see the Montana Department of Labor website at: Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry.
Upon the completion of the Pre-Engineering Certificate of Completion degree, the graduate will:
- Demonstrate understanding of essential concepts of mathematics and their interconnectedness
- Think critically and problem solve using mathematical ideas
- Apply the concepts of physics to practical situations
- Demonstrate effective technical communication skills
Students who are ready for Calculus upon admission may complete the Pre-Engineering Certificate of Completion degree in one year. Students ready for Algebra, or other other pre-calculus level mathematics courses should meet with the ITECS Department Chair to develop their degree plan.
Curriculum for Students Ready for College Calculus
Fall Quarter
Winter Quarter
| MATH111 | Calculus II | 5 |
| NASD101 | History of Indians in the United States | 3 |
| PHYS203 | College Physics II | 5 |
| SPCH100 | Basic Communications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Quarter
Total Credit Hours: 48